Trends in Codecs & STLs

“We are seeing a large demand for a software and op-ex model, much like the rest of the IT world.” Read what Dan Jackson of SCA (Australia’s biggest entertainment company) and other experts are saying, in our latestebook. 

This Week’s Top Stories

Switzerland Inches Closer to FM Switch-Off

Refines strategy and addresses remaining challenges as it prepares for total digital switchover in 2024.

Radio Six Pops Up Again on Shortwave

Tony Currie says monthly broadcasts are favorably received.

“COVID Virginia” Was a Volunteer Miracle 

How we programmed a very special, short-lived radio station in southwest Virginia.

Big Radio Companies Settle With FCC on Online Political Files 

Six corporate owners promise to do better.

Podcasting to Break Billion-Dollar Barrier in 2021

Pierre Bouvard comments while noting ongoing strengths for radio.

Community Broadcaster Confronts Coronavirus

A Q&A with Kongsue Xiong of Asian American Broadcasting in Minnesota.

Nielsen Drops Nine From Its Rated Market List

Cites “typical expansion and contraction” of its measurement list.

RadioDNS Aims to Establish Metadata Consistency

Effort seeks to codify use of content made available by radio stations for radio devices.

Also Popular

Letter: Richard Fry on Part 15 AM Coverage Area

The signal can go much farther than 200 feet without violating the rules.

FCC Is Likely to Kill the Duplication Rule for AM Stations

Rules restricting duplication of programming in a local area date to the Johnson administration.

Low-Power Radio in the Parking Lot: What You Need to Know

We asked Bill Baker, who specializes in radio systems for emergencies, TIS and other low-power situations.

Tesla Offers Infotainment Upgrade That Removes Radio

Carmaker rolling out software that would enable video streaming — if consumers ditch AM/FM.

Calendar of Events

AUGUST

Michigan Association of Broadcasters Annual Meeting, [CANCELLED] Aug. 3–4, MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit

SBE Leadership Development Course, [POSTPONED] Aug. 4–6, Atlanta

Michigan Association of Broadcasters Annual Business Meeting Virtual 2020, Aug. 11 

Nebraska Broadcasters Association Annual Convention, [CANCELLED] Aug. 11–12, Lincoln, Neb.

Alabama Broadcasters Association Convention, [CANCELLED] Aug. 14–15, Birmingham, Ala.

Alabama Broadcasters Association Engineering Webinar, Aug. 18 

For more events see Radio World’s Calendar.